Meet the Team

Click on the photo below to hear a message from the President of Mentor Tech Group.

Pat Ryan brings more than 30 years of experience in management, training and business development to Mentor Tech Group. Upon earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University, he began his career at General Electric in its prestigious Information Systems Management Program while pursuing an MBA at Boston College. After spending eight years within Information Technology, Pat moved into the sales arena with a startup company.

During the next nine years, Pat developed specialized knowledge in the science of developing a solid sales pipeline – and what it takes to make that happen. He put this knowledge to use during his rise from Sales Rep to the Worldwide Director of Sales, where he took a startup from zero to $8 million in annual sales. He then became North American Director of Sales for London-based Cedar Group, a global enterprise software company and Oracle’s longest standing partner in Europe – where sales more than doubled during his first year.

Since founding Mentor Tech Group in March 1999, Pat and his team have empowered the sales & marketing efforts of companies worldwide with best-in-class Market Intelligence and prospecting methodologies – from Fortune 500 companies down to small startup organizations.

Jae-ann RockVP Marketing & Operations

Jae-ann Rock has more than 20 years of professional sales and marketing experience, working with companies in a variety of industries, from technology and management consulting, to training organizations and non-profits. Using her Master’s Degree in Education, she helps translate complex B2B information into simple messaging that resonates with prospects and clients alike.

Once a Mentor Tech Group client, Jae-ann joined the company in 2012. Having personally sold and marketed to the MTG list for other clients, she can attest to the unsurpassed value of MTG’s market intelligence information. As she often remarked while using the MTG list, “There is simply no other comparable list resource of decision-maker contacts within the Corporate Training and HR industry.” In her spare time, Jae-ann volunteers for various organizations, including local schools and the Veterans Home for aging and disabled veterans. She enjoys everything outdoors and spending time with her family.

Jennifer Adams has more than 11 years of sales, marketing and business development experience managing business-to-business and business-to-consumer relationships. As a Sales and Marketing Specialist for Wells Fargo, she secured and preserved affluent clientele and referral partner relationships for their wealth management division. As a Regional Account Executive for select companies such as GMAC and Washington Mutual, she analyzed prior sales models for growth potential and refocused efforts on the highest revenue potentials resulting in immediate and exponential growth.

Jennifer joined Mentor Tech Group in 2013. While she and her husband are raising their four children, they enjoy volunteering their time coaching, assisting with various sporting and school events, exploring the great outdoors, and traveling on family mini-vacations…leaving no stone unturned!

Aleshia HumphriesDirector of Business Development, Southahumphries@mentortechgroup.comAleshia Humphries has 20+ years of marketing experience with small, medium and large companies. As Corporate Marketing Director for an international training and engineering firm she established a management and operating structure for Corporate Events & Marketing in addition to developing business strategies and coordinating over 60 events annually. As Marketing Manager for MXL Industries she was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the marketing department including website development, advertisement, direct mail and inside sales support. She has also worked as a Marketing Consultant for National Glass Association (NGA) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

Aleshia joined Mentor Tech Group in 2003 in her first sales position, bringing a unique perspective from a marketing background that enables customers get the most out of working with MTG’s market intelligence. In her spare time she is active in community events and fundraising for Breast Cancer Support and the Alzheimer Foundation. She is also training to become a Guardian Ad Litem.

Alison Ward offers more than 25 years of professional Customer Service Experience. As an Inflight Service crew member for a major U.S. airline, Alison has provided warm, gracious customer service to thousands of customers a year. During her time in Hotel Sales and Marketing, Alison was also responsible for training all front line service staff, involved in multiple community service projects, and became a Founding Board Member of the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation.

Alison and her family live in Florida, enjoy boating, fishing, bicycling, horseback riding and the beach. Alison joined Mentor Tech Group in 2013.

Wayne Provart has over 40 years of experience in sales and training. His training background includes classroom facilitation of sales, management, and customer service training programs. Since 1991 he has been in technology-based training and has consulted with many organizations regarding CBT and e-learning needs. Wayne earned a BS degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois and began his professional sales career with Armco Steel Corporation.

Through association with Logic Bay Corporation, Wilson Learning Corporation, Ford Motor Company, J.D. Power and Associates and his own company, Provart & Associates, he has taught, sold, consulted, facilitated, motivated and inspired thousands of people.

Hundreds of satisfied clients have appreciated Wayne’s integrity, persistence, and knowledge. He uses all of his experience to assist clients in defining and fulfilling their needs and does “whatever it takes” to make certain his clients are more than happy with the result. Wayne joined Mentor Tech Group in 2003.

Brian brings more than 34 years of sales, sales management and business development experience to Mentor Tech Group. After graduating from Bridgewater State University with a degree in Political Science/Public Administration, it didn’t take long for Brian to realize he wanted to focus on working in the private sector. His participation in multiple team-oriented sports and competitive nature made a career in sales and business development a natural fit for him. As a result, Brian’s professional career includes almost 20 years in the construction industry, where he helped companies grow by listening and delivering results to meet and exceed clients’ needs.

Brian is excited and proud to now be a part of the MTG team, where he is leveraging his innate passion for building long term relationships with clients while contributing to their success. He looks forward to using his business insights and experience to generate positive results for his clients.

In his spare time, Brian has coached many youth teams in football, baseball and basketball over the years, as well as serving as his community Little League President. Originally from the East Coast, Brian is also an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.

Cathy L. Ryan
Director of Quality Assurance

Cathy Ryan brings over 18 years of experience in education and training to Mentor Tech Group. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from St. Olaf College, she went on to spend the next 15 years at Children’s Hospitals & Clinics-Minneapolis as a Clinical Nurse Educator. She received ANCC Certification for Continuing Education and Staff Development and served as a member of the hospital’s Education Board and Professional Practice Council. She coordinated the hospital mentor program and provided associated mentor development. Her experience includes development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of orientation and continuing education.

Cathy is also trained as an RTS Bereavement Counselor, Certified Basic Life Support Instructor, and Certified Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor.

Other innovations include co-founding Kidsteps Productions in 1994, where she created and produced educational videos that provided a fun, memorable and interactive way to teach children and increase their self-confidence.

Cathy joined Mentor Tech Group in 2002.

Cathy MalechaDirector of Market Intelligence Development

Cathy Malecha has over 18 years experience in corporate administration and has spent the last 8 years in corporate management and training.

Cathy spent many years in the restaurant industry as a facilities manager as well as a restaurant owner. She spent 5 years with Northwest Airlines in their Credit/Fraud Department and then 3 years with GMAC as an office administrator, responsible for corporate compliance and facilities. After a 5 year sabbatical to raise her 5 children, she re-entered the corporate world and began as an office administrator with a regional Girl Scout Council and then moved on to owning and operating a full service restaurant and bar for the next 6 years.

Cathy joined Mentor Tech Group in 2006 where she is Director of Market Intelligence Development and responsible for corporate training.

Debbie WagnerDirector of Special Projects

Deborah Wagner brings over 30 years of customer service experience to Mentor Tech Group. During her in-flight services career at Northwest Airlines, she was on the frontlines, providing high quality service to customers. While traveling internationally, Deborah volunteered for Forever Family; and facilitated adoptions of Russian children to American families.

She is also a digital scrapbook artist and a creative team member at Get It Scrapped. Her artwork has been spotlighted in several digital publications.

Deborah joined Mentor Tech Group in 2007.

Cheryl BrandtManager of Special Projects

Cheryl Brandt brings more than 20 years of experience in education and volunteerism to Mentor Tech Group. Cheryl is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, with a BA in History and is secondary education certified. After teaching 7th and 9th grade World Geography in South Carolina for a number of years, she took time off to raise her family.

Cheryl’s volunteer efforts have included the Boy Scouts, Humane Society, Cheerleading, Softball, and PTA where she remains an active volunteer.

Cheryl joined Mentor Tech Group in 2012. As Manager of Special Projects, she fills many roles, including overseeing special projects and acting Executive Assistant to the President.